A new review of existing studies published in the journal JAMA Cardiology, examines the evidence behind the idea that an acute bout of exercise is able to offer immediate protection for the heart against cardiovascular disease through a mechanism called “cardiovascular preconditioning.” It is a widely accepted fact that exercise protects the heart over time. However, it is less

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A constituent of cannabis known as cannabidiol (CBD) could hold promise as a new class of treatment for psychosis, according to King’s College London research showing significant benefits in a clinical trial. This new research – published in the American Journal of Psychiatry – is the first placebo-controlled trial of CBD in patients with psychosis. Antipsychotic drugs have been

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Military service exposes soldiers to a unique set of physical challenges, including toxic chemicals and traumatic brain injury, which can have profound effects on their health and well-being. New research examines the effects of military-related brain disorders and possible paths toward treatment, as well as a potential way to harness our brain’s learning capabilities to

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Omega fatty acids are an ‘effective and safe treatment’ for children with ADHD, a major review of clinical trials has concluded. Omegas, found in oily fish, are important for brain health and learning – and low intakes have been linked with poor social behavior and communication. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulty maintaining attention, impulsive

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People with lupus may fare better if they have enough vitamin D and omega-3 fats in their diet, preliminary research suggests. At least 1.5 million Americans have the disease, according to the Lupus Foundation of America. It mostly strikes women, usually starting in their 20s or 30s. In separate studies, researchers linked the two nutrients —

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“The endocannabinoid system (ECS) regulates functions throughout human physiology, including neuropsychiatric, cardiovascular, autonomic, metabolic, and inflammatory states”, begins the study’s abstract, which was published in-print by the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research. “The complex cellular interactions regulated by the ECS suggest a potential for vascular disease and stroke prevention by augmenting central nervous and immune cell

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A new Canadian study suggests teenage athletes who sustain concussions may still be experiencing brain changes even after they have been cleared to return to play. Researchers at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine examined 17 bantam hockey players aged 11 to 14 who suffered concussions while playing. They studied MRIs the players received 24 to 72

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Ex-professional sportsmen who suffer concussion are more likely to report mental health problems than those who do not, according to new research. It says those who had four or five concussions during their career were 1.5 times more likely to have anxiety, depression or sleep disturbance. The Fifpro study questioned 576 former top-flight footballers, ice hockey and

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A new era in sports injury treatment, performance supplements and sports nutrition has arrived. Starting January 1, 2018, athletes around the world will be able to use CBD, for the first time in the history of competitive sports. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) just removed hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) from its 2018 List of Prohibited Substances, freeing

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